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Photographer: Danny Bavaro, PIO PCSO
Date Taken: April 2019
Brief Description: Sheriff Mark Lamb throwing out the first pitch at a Mammoth, AZ Little League baseball game
Name of Individuals in the Image: Sheriff Mark Lamb
Sheriff's Office: Pinal County Sheriff's Office
County and State: Pinal County, Arizona
Protective body armour is worn by most officers in Bedfordshire Police. This is tailored to the different roles; firearms, public order or uniform. It is manufactured to rigorous standards as laid down by the Home Office.
The armour is available either in a waistcoat format or slip over tabard, and various levels of protection (ballistics, stab or spike). Weight also differs according to level of protection from 2.8 kg/m² to 8.95 kg/m². Smaller lightweight vests are also available for covert work.
Ballistic vests use layers of very strong tightly woven fibre to "catch" and deform a bullet, mushrooming it into a dish shape, and spreading its force over a larger portion of the vest fibre. The vest absorbs the energy from the deforming bullet, bringing it to a stop before it can completely penetrate the textile. Some layers may be penetrated but as the bullet deforms, the energy is absorbed by a larger and larger fibre area.
While a vest can prevent bullet penetration, the vest and officer still absorb the bullet's energy. Even without penetration, the bullet contains enough energy to cause blunt force trauma under the impact point. Vest specifications will typically include both penetration resistance requirements and limits on the amount of impact energy that is delivered to the body.
Vests designed for bullets offer little protection against blows from sharp implements, such as knives, arrows or ice picks. This is because the impact force of these objects stays concentrated in a relatively small area, allowing them to puncture the fiber layers of the vest.
To counter this metal, ceramic or polyethylene plates are included to provide extra protection to vital areas. These are known as hard armour vests and offer maximum protection.
Most patrol officers will wear vests which are designed specifically against bladed weapons and sharp objects. These often incorporate coated and laminated textiles or metallic components. Most police stabproof vests contain neoprene foam, EVA foam, sheet rubber as the basic components for the protective panels. The vests were tested by the Home Office for protection against both stabbing and slashing
With the development of new materials, vests are now becoming lighter and more efficient and can now be manufactured for very specific needs.
At Bedfordshire Police our aim is "fighting crime, protecting the public."
We cover 477 square miles, serve a population of around 550,000 and employ in the region of 1,260 Police Officers, 950 police staff and 120 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). For more details about the force, visit our website www.bedfordshire.police.uk
Gillies Coaches of Aylesham, Kent, L583HSG and LAZ6576, Thomsetts Coaches of Deal, Kent, M78JNV and Roberts Coaches of Adisham, Kent, IIL5316.
The Gillies Coaches vehicles are a Plaxton Premiere Interurban Volvo, ex Stagecoach Fife Scotland 52183: www.flickr.com/photos/35114850@N08/4342711409/, aquired in 2006, and a VanHool DAF aquired in 2008 from P.W. Jones Coach Touring of Burley Gates, Herefordshire that was new to Hallmark Coachlines of Luton, Bedfordshire as L527EHD: www.flickr.com/photos/77674002@N03/8192397905, (Thanks to Mdoggett77, Wigan Airways, Google_Wayne and Terry B. for that), the Thomsetts Coaches vehicle is a Van Hool Scania K113 aquired in 2007 that was new to J.Poynter Coaching of Duston, Northamptonshire: www.flickr.com/photos/130423792@N03/16639160137/, (Thanks to Quicksilvers and DonSping77 for that), and the Roberts Coaches vehicle is a Van Hool Volvo B10M-60 new to Clarkes of London as D24CNR: www.flickr.com/photos/michaelwadman/5952793265/, aquired in 2007 (Thanks to Brian.E, FeritF and TTthomsett for that). These vehicles are regulars on Gillies's, Thomsetts's and Roberts's school routes and serve many Dover area schools.
If anyone is interested here is the previous Roberts Coaches IIL5316: www.flickr.com/photos/brianseast/8294768037.
If anyone is interested here is the previous Gillies Coaches LAZ6576: www.flickr.com/photos/41244661@N02/8540344904/.
If anyone knows anymore about these vehicles do tell us!
As some of you may know I have recently uploaded several pics of some of our local operators here in East Kent as we feel that they are slightly under represented here on Flickr (and you are welcome to disagree with me on this, but you might want to have some pics to back up your disagreement!).
However we have so far failed in our efforts to encourage others (You know who you are!) to try have a go themselves and so we hope that by uploading this shot and maybe a few more like it soon, we will be able to help others who wish to give it a try and give a taster of what Dover has to offer.
There are several places to see schools vehicles if you want to watch the action but they do not come through Dover bus station.
To start with, I would recomend that you visit Tower Hamlets Northbourne Avenue (the Location of this shot) as most of the Dover area school services can be found there and you can see the buses and coaches Before the kids get on.
You can get there on the Stagecoach number 63 "Heart" Bus, but to my knowledge no other Service bus routes run up there in the afternoons.
I would NOT recomend being up there with a camera when kids are around as I'm told by someone at work, that Tower Hamlets Northbourne Avenue is now patrolled by a Kent Police PCSO at school out times as there are schools and playgrounds nearby. While you really DO NOT want to be up there with a camera when the kids come out (I would recomend leaving by about 15:10PM at the latest), it is ok to be up there and shoot the buses and coaches Before the kids come out.
However if you do get in trouble, I will NOT be coming to visit you in prison!!
I would then recomend moving to the Priory Street/York Street roundabout: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7896197948, which I think is the best public place to see the action, as you will see most of the buses and coaches as they come down off Folkestone Road although some go down Astor Avenue and Tower Hamlets Road (the road going to my right in this shot).
The various local operators provide a lot of varity with Eastonways Buses of Thanet (1 bus) and Thomsetts Coaches of Deal (2 coaches) in adition to Gillies Coaches of Aylesham (3/4 coaches), Roberts Coaches of Adisham (3 coaches) and whatever Stagecoach has to offer.
You can also find where the vehicles park up between runs but it varies.
Thomsetts go back to their base in Deal for the day: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6926598197, which is on Golf Road next to the big gas cylinders, which is one of Deal's local landmarks... or eysores depending on which of my friends you speak to!
Gilies and Roberts do go back to their depots: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6648985155 and: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6893051013, but they do also sometimes park up in Dover as some of my uploads show.
Gilies can park up just about anywhere including the Riverside Coach Park and the location of some of the scenic shots I have recently uploaded: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7000960581 and: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6836779834.
Roberts often park a coach in Old Park Avenue just off London Road: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/8508614490, and often used to park a coach in Nursery Lane, Whitfield: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6795848540, which is also near Menzies Road home of the Stagecoach bus depot: www.flickr.com/photos/beerdave1745/5649593815/, the Dover Transport Museum: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7166522184, and the yard of DHR Racing. Until very recently (2011) their yard was home to a white Duple 320 coach, devoid of seating, that i'm sure was the very unusual Duple 320 rebodied Ford R1115 that originally had a Duple Dominant E body (or so I was told), that had been owned by Star Coaches of Deal, Kent who ceased trading in 2005.
Well I hope all this Helps, but do let me know if you want anymore info and i'll see if I can think of any.
I took this while out for a walk.
Roberts Coaches of Adisham, Kent, IIL5317 and Gillies Coaches of Aylesham, Kent, LAZ6576, HIG2454 and L583HSG.
The Roberts Coaches vehicle is a Plaxton Paramount Volvo B10M-61 aquired in 2009 from L&I Coaches of Westgate on Sea, Thanet, Kent: www.flickr.com/photos/51738247@N03/14168304190/, that was new to Scotland and Bates Coach Travel of Appledore, Kent as D481OKP (Thanks to Brian E. for that), and the Gillies vehicles are a Van Hool Volvo B10M-60 aquired in 2009 from Travelmasters Bus and Coach Travel of Sheerness, Kent, that was new to Smith Shearings Coachways of Wigan, Greater Manchester as E632UNE: www.flickr.com/photos/77674002@N03/8192176379, (Thanks to Brian E., Zippy's Revenge and Mdoggett77 for that), a VanHool DAF aquired in 2008 from P.W. Jones Coach Touring of Burley Gates, Herefordshire that was new to Hallmark Coachlines of Luton, Bedfordshire as L527EHD: www.flickr.com/photos/77674002@N03/8192397905, (Thanks to Mdoggett77, Wigan Airways, Google_Wayne and Terry B. for that), and L583HSG a Plaxton Premiere Interurban Volvo, ex Stagecoach Fife Scotland 52183: www.flickr.com/photos/35114850@N08/4342711409/, aquired in 2006. These vehicles are regulars on Gillies's and Roberts's school routes and serve many Dover area schools.
If anyone is interested here is the previous Gillies Coaches LAZ6576: www.flickr.com/photos/41244661@N02/8540344904/.
If anyone knows anymore about these vehicles do tell us!
Well as some of you may know I have recently uploaded several pics of some of our local operators here in East Kent as we feel that they are slightly under represented here on Flickr (and you are welcome to disagree with me on this, but you might want to have some pics to back up your disagreement!).
However we have so far failed in our efforts to encourage others (You know who you are!) to try have a go themselves and so we hope that by uploading this shot and maybe a few more like it soon, we will be able to help others who wish to give it a try and give a taster of what Dover has to offer.
There are several places to see schools vehicles if you want to watch the action but they do not come through Dover Pencester Road bus station.
To start with, I would recomend that you visit Tower Hamlets Northbourne Avenue (the Location of this shot) as most of the Dover area school services can be found there and you can see the buses and coaches Before the kids get on.
You can get there on the Stagecoach number 63 "Heart" Bus, but to my knowledge no other Service bus routes run up there in the afternoons.
I would NOT recomend being up there with a camera when kids are around as I'm told by someone at work, that Tower Hamlets Northbourne Avenue is now patrolled by a Kent Police PCSO at school out times as there are schools and playgrounds nearby. While you really DO NOT want to be up there with a camera when the kids come out (I would recomend leaving by about 15:05PM at the latest), it is ok to be up there and shoot the buses and coaches Before the kids come out, though I would suggest that when shooting, that you make it clear that its the buses and coaches that you are interested in.
However if you do get in trouble, I will NOT be coming to visit you in prison!!
I would then recomend moving to the Priory Street/York Street roundabout: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/8342671001, which I think is about the best public place to see the action, as you will see most of the buses and coaches as they come down off Folkestone Road although some go down Astor Avenue and Tower Hamlets Road (the road going to my right in this shot).
The various local operators provide a lot of varity with P&O Ferries Buses of Dover (2/6) buses), East Kent Heritage Buses of Whitfield (5/6) buses April-November), Regents Coaches of Whistable (2/3) buses) and Thomsetts Coaches of Deal (3 coaches), in adition to Gillies Coaches of Aylesham (3/4 coaches), Roberts Coaches of Adisham (3 coaches) and whatever Stagecoach in East Kent has to offer.
You can also find where the vehicles park up between runs but it varies.
Thomsetts go back to their base in Deal for the day: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6926598197, which is on Golf Road next to the big gas cylinders, which is one of Deal's local landmarks... or eysores depending on which of my friends you speak to!
Gilies and Roberts do go back to their depots: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7167105307/, and: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6893051013, but they do also sometimes park up in Dover as some of my uploads show.
Gilies can park up just about anywhere including North Military Road, the location of some of the scenic shots I have recently uploaded: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7297040236, and: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/8164969961.
Roberts often park a coach in Old Park Avenue just off London Road: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/8508614490, and often used to park a coach in Nursery Lane, Whitfield: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6795848540, which is also near Menzies Road home of the Stagecoach bus depot: www.flickr.com/photos/beerdave1745/5649593815/, the Dover Transport Museum: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7166522184, and the yard of DHR Racing. Until very recently (2011) their yard was home to a white Duple 320 coach, devoid of seating, that i'm sure was the very unusual Duple 320 rebodied Ford, that had been owned by Star Coaches of Deal, Kent who ceased trading in 2005.
Well I hope all this Helps, but do let me know if you want anymore info and i'll see if I can think of any.
I took this while out for a walk.
Gillies Coaches of Aylesham, Kent, T641JWB and LAZ6576 and Roberts Coaches of Adisham, Kent, IIL5312.
The Gillies vehicles are a Plaxton Cheetah Vario aquired in 2007 from Hughes of Anglesea, North Wales that was new to Greys Bus and Coach Travel of Witchford, Ely, Cambridshire: www.flickr.com/photos/45726467@N02/4831597702, (Thanks to Brian E. for that), and a VanHool DAF aquired in 2008 from P.W. Jones Coach Touring of Burley Gates, Herefordshire that was new to Hallmark Coachlines of Luton, Bedfordshire as L527EHD: www.flickr.com/photos/77674002@N03/8192397905, (Thanks to Mdoggett77, Wigan Airways, Google_Wayne and Terry B. for that), and the Roberts vehicle is a Plaxton Paramount Volvo B10M-61 aquired in 2005 from Cropley Brothers Coaching of Fosdyke, Boston, Lincolnshire that was new to Wallace Arnold of Leeds, West Yorkshire as G524LWU (Thanks to Terry.B for that). These vehicles are regulars on Gillies's and Roberts's school routes and serve many Dover area schools.
If anyone is interested here is the previous Roberts Coaches IIL5312: www.flickr.com/photos/cheeky_barstard/4801435650.
If anyone is interested here is the previous Gillies Coaches LAZ6576: www.flickr.com/photos/41244661@N02/8540344904/.
If anyone knows anymore about these vehicles do tell us!
As some of you may know I have recently uploaded several pics of some of our local operators here in East Kent as we feel that they are slightly under represented here on Flickr (and you are welcome to disagree with me on this, but you might want to have some pics to back up your disagreement!).
However we have so far failed in our efforts to encourage others (You know who you are!) to try have a go themselves and so we hope that by uploading this shot and maybe a few more like it soon, we will be able to help others who wish to give it a try and give a taster of what Dover has to offer.
There are several places to see schools vehicles if you want to watch the action but they do not come through Dover bus station.
To start with, I would recomend that you visit Tower Hamlets Northbourne Avenue (the Location of this shot) as most of the Dover area school services can be found there and you can see the buses and coaches Before the kids get on.
You can get there on the Stagecoach number 63 "Heart" Bus, but to my knowledge no other Service bus routes run up there in the afternoons.
I would NOT recomend being up there with a camera when kids are around as I'm told by someone at work, that Tower Hamlets Northbourne Avenue is now patrolled by a Kent Police PCSO at school out times as there are schools and playgrounds nearby. While you really DO NOT want to be up there with a camera when the kids come out (I would recomend leaving by about 15:10PM at the latest), it is ok to be up there and shoot the buses and coaches Before the kids come out.
However if you do get in trouble, I will NOT be coming to visit you in prison!!
I would then recomend moving to the Priory Street/York Street roundabout: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7896197948, which I think is the best public place to see the action, as you will see most of the buses and coaches as they come down off Folkestone Road although some go down Astor Avenue and Tower Hamlets Road (the road going to my right in this shot).
The various local operators provide a lot of varity with Eastonways Buses of Thanet (1 bus) and Thomsetts Coaches of Deal (2 coaches) in adition to Gillies Coaches of Aylesham (3/4 coaches), Roberts Coaches of Adisham (3 coaches) and whatever Stagecoach has to offer.
You can also find where the vehicles park up between runs but it varies.
Thomsetts go back to their base in Deal for the day: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6926598197, which is on Golf Road next to the big gas cylinders, which is one of Deal's local landmarks... or eysores depending on which of my friends you speak to!
Gilies and Roberts do go back to their depots: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6648985155 and: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6893051013, but they do also sometimes park up in Dover as some of my uploads show.
Gilies can park up just about anywhere including the Riverside Coach Park and the location of some of the scenic shots I have recently uploaded: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7000960581 and: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6836779834.
Roberts often park a coach in Nursery Lane, Whitfield: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6795848540, which is also near Menzies Road home of the Stagecoach bus depot: www.flickr.com/photos/beerdave1745/5649593815/, the Dover Transport Museum: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7166522184, and the yard of DHR Racing. Until very recently (2011) their yard was home to a white Duple 320 coach, devoid of seating, that i'm sure was the very unusual Duple 320 rebodied Ford R1115 that originally had a Duple Dominant E body (or so I was told), that had been owned by Star Coaches of Deal, Kent who ceased trading in 2005.
Well I hope all this Helps, but do let me know if you want anymore info and i'll see if I can think of any.
I took this while out for a walk.
Yesterday, October 22 2015, saw the passing out parade of Hyde and Dukinfield’s volunteer police cadet units.
The ceremony took place at Dukinfield Town Hall with guests including Sperintendent Donna Allen, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jim Battle, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Jim Battle and Cllr Vincent Ricci, the Mayor of Tameside.
In 2012, Greater Manchester Police created a new Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme for young people in the region.
The scheme is aimed at 13- 17 year-olds and provides a programme of weekly Cadet nights filled with activity, information and – hopefully – some fun.
The aims of the scheme include:
•Promoting and encouraging a practical interest in policing among young people,
•Providing training which will encourage positive leadership within communities which will include volunteering opportunities,
•Encouraging a spirit of adventure and developing qualities of leadership and good citizenship. Cadets will be given the opportunity to obtain a Duke of Edinburgh Award, First Aid qualification etc.
Cadets units will be based in areas where there is currently little to occupy local youngsters.
Volunteers will have to apply, stating their reasons for wanting to be part of the scheme and will be encouraged to remain with the scheme for as long as they can. On reaching the end of their time as a cadet, they will be given with advice on careers and business, help with CVs and information about any opportunities to remain with the Force.
The first cadet scheme has been developed with the support of the Co-op Academy, Blackley.
Cadets are currently completing a "probationary" period and have so far experienced drill, physical exercise classes and advice on subjects such as the effective and safe use of social media.
Further items on the curriculum are lessons on the law, public order awareness, phonetics and radio use, problem solving … and more drill!
A uniform will be worn but only issued on completion of a successful probationary period.
The scheme's team leaders are also volunteers and include schools based officers, PCSO's, special constables and university students, all contributing their own time to run each cadet night.
To build number of successful schemes across the region we are looking for help. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer team leader and can demonstrate a commitment and desire to "change hearts and minds" can contact Sergeant Jane Butler at volunteerpolicecadets@gmp.police.uk.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court.
A strange incident in central Birmingham, large female sits on moped, moped falls and damages light on car, man comes out of nearby takeaway with a large machete, two people, one in a wheelchair reported injured, trouble breaks out in the crowd, female then starts banging her own head off the ground and then seen here being detained by police.
This incident resulted in armed police running down streets and also running from New Street station to the scene.
BTP and WMP AFO's attended as well as other WMP & BTP PC's and PCSO's.
Friday 3 August, saw the latest police community support officers (PCSOs) complete their training in preparation for beginning duty on the streets of Greater Manchester.
The occasion was marked by a passing-out parade at the Force’s Sedgley Park Centre.
The work of PCSOs complements and supports their regular police officer colleagues. They provide a highly visible and accessible uniformed presence in the heart of local communities, which is intended to improve the quality of life and offer reassurance to the general public.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Crickhowell. The larger one was feeding the smaller one berries, terrible light but lovely to see until we were moved on by a PCSO for taking photos outside a school...but there is a high bank in between and no danger of seeing a child.
Last Thursday, November 12 2015, saw the passing out parade of Stockport’s volunteer police cadet unit.
The ceremony took place at the Stockport Academy, guests including Chief Constable Ian Hopkins and Superintendent Jo Rogerson of the Stockport Division.
In 2012, Greater Manchester Police created a new Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme for young people in the region.
The scheme is aimed at 13- 17 year-olds and provides a programme of weekly Cadet nights filled with activity, information and – hopefully – some fun.
The aims of the scheme include:
•Promoting and encouraging a practical interest in policing among young people,
•Providing training which will encourage positive leadership within communities which will include volunteering opportunities,
•Encouraging a spirit of adventure and developing qualities of leadership and good citizenship. Cadets will be given the opportunity to obtain a Duke of Edinburgh Award, First Aid qualification etc.
Cadets units will be based in areas where there is currently little to occupy local youngsters.
Volunteers will have to apply, stating their reasons for wanting to be part of the scheme and will be encouraged to remain with the scheme for as long as they can. On reaching the end of their time as a cadet, they will be given with advice on careers and business, help with CVs and information about any opportunities to remain with the Force.
The first cadet scheme has been developed with the support of the Co-op Academy, Blackley.
Cadets are currently completing a "probationary" period and have so far experienced drill, physical exercise classes and advice on subjects such as the effective and safe use of social media.
Further items on the curriculum are lessons on the law, public order awareness, phonetics and radio use, problem solving … and more drill!
A uniform will be worn but only issued on completion of a successful probationary period.
The scheme's team leaders are also volunteers and include schools based officers, PCSO's, special constables and university students, all contributing their own time to run each cadet night.
To build number of successful schemes across the region we are looking for help. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer team leader and can demonstrate a commitment and desire to "change hearts and minds" can contact Sergeant Jane Butler at volunteerpolicecadets@gmp.police.uk.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to cour
To mark the 100th anniversary of Bedfordshire Police’s Special Constabulary celebrations took place at Woburn Abbey on Sunday (22 September).
The ceremony was an opportunity to celebrate the contribution Special Constables have made to fighting crime and protecting the public of Bedfordshire over the last century, as well as thank members of the Special Constabulary for their commitment and hard work, and their families and friends for their support and understanding in allowing their loved ones to carry out their important role. There were more than 200 guests including Specials, their families, senior leaders, the Police and Crime Commissioner Olly Martins, the Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis and the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Deborah Inskip.
A number of Specials presented an impressive parade after which Chief Constable Colette Paul led an inspection accompanied by senior officers in the Special Constabulary and invited dignitaries. Ms Paul opened the event applauding the last 100 years of the Special Constabulary.
She said: “Specials make such a difference to their communities by committing their own valuable time, not only as a volunteer, but as someone who could potentially be involved in threatening situations. You have certainly been a valued ‘additional’ resource to Bedfordshire Police and without your kind support we would not have made it this far. I would also like to take the opportunity to thank all the family and friends we have here today. Without your continuous support and understanding the Special Constabulary would not be able to provide their invaluable contribution, which is so highly regarded by the force.”
She also explained how the Special’s role today is far wider than ever before as they provide additional resilience and support to officers working in the frontline during operations, as well as helping to police the night-time economy and rural areas to deliver a more visible community police presence. They also provide resilience and resources to dedicated teams in Local Policing, Scenes of Crime, Roads Policing and the Sexual Offenders Management team.
The Force is currently undergoing a recruitment campaign to increase the number of Specials, particularly encouraging people from our diverse communities to come and join us.
Mr Martins spoke about the value of volunteering, having himself volunteered for the Territorial Army. “It’s no secret that I would like to see the number of Special Constables in our county double in the coming months,” he said. “This reflects the way in which you are all helping to provide a strong link between local communities and the police. The resilience that the Special Constabulary is giving to frontline policing is very much appreciated, particularly as we face a most challenging financial situation.”
The Bedfordshire Police Museum is also celebrating the centenary by paying tribute to the Specials who volunteered during the Second World War. By the end of the war more than 1,100 men were signed up as Special Constables to help fight crime and protect their communities, with only 162 in the Regular Constabulary.
At Bedfordshire Police our aim is "fighting crime, protecting the public."
We cover 477 square miles, serve a population of around 550,000 and employ in the region of 1,260 Police Officers, 950 police staff and 120 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). For more details about the force, visit our website www.bedfordshire.police.uk
Today, Friday 26 January 2018, saw Greater Manchester Police's latest police community support officers (PCSOs) complete their training in preparation for beginning duty on the streets of Greater Manchester.
The occasion was marked by a passing-out parade at the Force’s Sedgley Park Centre.
The event was attended by the Force's Chief Constable Ian Hopkins.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Here is some insignia from the Pima County Sheriff's Department, Tucson, Arizona.
Click on the photo for a better look.
The Assist Team is made up of civilian volunteers.
The round patch third from Left, is old style. It does not say Pima County. The exact years that this one was used, are unknown, but based upon an old photo, it may have been in use during 1988.
The patch on the far Left and the one next to it that have a tan background that say Assist Team, are current style. Again, it's unclear how long they have been the current style. It's been a few years - at least since 2006 if not sooner.
The round patch second from Left, is the breast patch, and is used on uniform shirts and jackets by those with less than one year of service. After one year of service and meeting the minimum number of hours of service each month, a member in good standing receives a metal star badge, and the round breast patch can be removed so the metal star can be used on shirts--- but a breast badge patch is always used on any type of jacket worn by Assist Team members, regardless of the number of years of service.
The patch on the Left and the round patch next to it are used by Assist Team members in metro Tucson and in Ajo, Arizona. Members in the Green Valley, Arizona area have patches that say Green Valley on the top of them but otherwise use the same design.
The 3 patches on the Right side and the small rectangular tab patches below those, are very old style. I believe they are among the first volunteer patches used by the Pima County Sheriff's Department.
The volunteer program started in the 1970s in Green Valley and was known as the Citizen Bears. The program then evolved and expanded through the county and was eventually called the Assist Team.
The years that the patches on the Right were used, and for the tab patches at Bottom Right, are unknown.
It is unclear what the tab patch S.A.T. I means, but might mean Sheriff's Auxiliary Team One. I have seen a similar tab patch that says Patrol in black letters.
I have seen patches similar to the large ones at far Right, except they say Catalina District or San Xavier District, on the bottom in green letters.
I have also seen small rectangular tab patches, similar to what is shown on far Right, except they have a white background with black border and they said either Emergency Response in red letters with the blue medical cross after the word Response, or it said Crime Prevention with some small logo after that. The tab patches have been seen on old photos of Assist Team members and the tab patches were worn on the uniform shirts above the right breast pocket, below the metal name plate.
People interested in becoming Assist Team members should go to the Pima County Sheriff web site and click on the Career link near top right, and then choose Volunteer.
STILL NEED these patches in my insignia collection. Especially seeking Assist Team and Volunteer items as well as other Pima County insignia items.
Historic Pierce County Sheriff's Office. Parkland, Washington. Check out the homepage for the AJM STUDIOS Northwest Police Department! Visit the Northwest Law Enforcement Association. Visit the Northwest Law Enforcement Association Homepage. 2011.
A suspect is arrested and taken to custody.
At Bedfordshire Police our aim is "fighting crime, protecting the public."
The four strands of this are protection, satisfaction, reassurance and efficiency. We want to protect the public by reducing crime and focussing on offences that cause the most harm. This photograph was taken to highlight Operation Algae, which ran last year. This was an intensive police operation over a short period to reduce house breaks, robbery and vehicle crime, and resulted in a reduction in crime figures by 75 cases across the county.
To read the Chief Constables message outlining our aims click here
To find out more about current police operations, visit our website, or log onto our facebook page
We cover 477 square miles, serve a population of around 550,000 and employ in the region of 1,260 Police Officers, 950 police staff and 120 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). For more details about the force, visit our website www.bedfordshire.police.uk
British Transport Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) patrol the concourse at Waterloo mainline station during rush hour
Today, Friday 23 March 2018, saw the latest Greater Manchester Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) complete their training in preparation for beginning duty on the streets of Greater Manchester.
The occasion was marked by a passing out parade at the Force’s Sedgley Park Centre.
Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes welcomed the new recruits.
The work of PCSOs complements and supports their regular police officer colleagues. They provide a highly visible and accessible uniformed presence in the heart of local communities, which is intended to improve the quality of life and offer reassurance to the general public.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
The force’s cadets presented an impressive Passing Out Parade to celebrate their hard work and commitment to Bedfordshire Police over the last year.
The ceremony was held on 15 September at Police Headquarters to thank the cadets, who work across the county, for their continued support and to celebrate them passing their NVQ modules.
During the parade they carried out a drill and marching display in front of cadet instructors, officers and staff, family and friends, and special guests Lord Lieutenant of Bedfordshire Helen Nellis and High Sheriff of Bedfordshire Deborah Inskip.
DCC Fletcher said: “Cadets are an established and integral part of the Bedfordshire Police family and regularly prove what an asset they are in the day to day running of policing. They are often found at public events where they are the face of the force. I am immensely proud of them and what they have achieved and feel honoured to be celebrating with them. I also look forward to working with our new intake, along with those who have moved onto their second year or are staying on in the Force to become Cadet Support Volunteers.”
The force has increased its new intake of cadets by more than 50 per cent following a successful recruitment campaign with nearly 100 new cadets joining the scheme, bringing the total number of young people on the programme to 150.
Ten of the second year cadets who have graduated from the scheme have opted to become Cadet Support Volunteers. This is a new role which has been successfully piloted with a handful of last year’s cadet graduates, who help the new intake with coaching and mentoring. Cadets are also able to apply to become Special Constables and many have gone on to enjoy a successful career volunteering with Bedfordshire Police.
DCC Fletcher also thanked the cadet instructors who give up their free time to train, mentor and assist in the learning and development of the cadets, cadet support volunteers, Barnfield College which accredit the cadets’ qualifications and those who administer the cadet programme preparing duties and training.
The Volunteer Cadet Scheme is aimed at young people aged 16 to 18-years-old. The cadets provide an invaluable service assisting the Force in policing many events from the Sonisphere Rock Festival and Luton Carnival to various charity and community events. They meet weekly in Bedford and Luton and during their two year placement complete five different modules towards a Level Two NVQ. They also receive training in law, police powers and police procedures.
The programme is revenue generating for the force, with the Government providing funding to support the achievement of the cadets’ qualifications. Voluntary donations are also received from organisations requesting cadets for duties at local events. This helps pays for their uniform, team-building activities and related training costs.
At Bedfordshire Police our aim is "fighting crime, protecting the public."
We cover 477 square miles, serve a population of around 550,000 and employ in the region of 1,260 Police Officers, 950 police staff and 120 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). For more information about Bedfordshire Police, visit our website www.bedfordshire.police.uk
Thursday, November 26 2015, saw many of Greater Manchester Police’s Volunteer Cadets receive their Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award from Mrs Sharman Birtles JP DL, The High Sheriff of Greater Manchester at a ceremony at the Force’s headquarters.
The cadet’s have completed the award as part of their cadet service.
About the Greater Manchester Police Volunteer Cadets -
In 2012, Greater Manchester Police created a new Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme for young people in the region.
The scheme is aimed at 13- 17 year-olds and provides a programme of weekly Cadet nights filled with activity, information and – hopefully – some fun.
The aims of the scheme include:
•Promoting and encouraging a practical interest in policing among young people,
•Providing training which will encourage positive leadership within communities which will include volunteering opportunities,
•Encouraging a spirit of adventure and developing qualities of leadership and good citizenship. Cadets will be given the opportunity to obtain a Duke of Edinburgh Award, First Aid qualification etc.
Cadets units will be based in areas where there is currently little to occupy local youngsters.
Volunteers will have to apply, stating their reasons for wanting to be part of the scheme and will be encouraged to remain with the scheme for as long as they can. On reaching the end of their time as a cadet, they will be given with advice on careers and business, help with CVs and information about any opportunities to remain with the Force.
The first cadet scheme has been developed with the support of the Co-op Academy, Blackley.
Cadets are currently completing a "probationary" period and have so far experienced drill, physical exercise classes and advice on subjects such as the effective and safe use of social media.
Further items on the curriculum are lessons on the law, public order awareness, phonetics and radio use, problem solving … and more drill!
A uniform will be worn but only issued on completion of a successful probationary period.
The scheme's team leaders are also volunteers and include schools based officers, PCSO's, special constables and university students, all contributing their own time to run each cadet night.
To build number of successful schemes across the region we are looking for help. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer team leader and can demonstrate a commitment and desire to "change hearts and minds" can contact Sergeant Jane Butler at volunteerpolicecadets@gmp.police.uk.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court.
Motorcycle Patrol through rural Bedfordshire.
The M1 motorway, A1 and A6 run through Bedfordshire, and the Road Policing Unit (RPU) is responsible for policing these, and the other main routes within the county.
The remit of the RPU is to enforce road traffic law and educate the public. The unit consists of over 50 officers and is based in Kempston, Bedford.
Officers have a broad range of duties including; general patrol of the main roads, attending life threatening & fatal road traffic accidents and managing the scene accordingly, working with other agencies, such as the DVLA, Department of Work and Pensions, Vehicle Operating Standards Agency (who regulate HGV safety), Her Majesty’s Courts Warrant Service (responsible for locating those who have skipped bail or not paid their court fines), Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (who have a particular interest in illegal use of “red diesel”) and the UK Borders Agency.
Within the unit are several specialist teams, one of these is the motorcycle patrol.
There are 15 trained motorcyclists within Bedfordshire Police, all of whom work in RPU. Motorcycle officer is not a full time position, and officers are drafted in as and when required. This can be for general patrol, as escort to visiting ViPs or special events, such as the Olympic Torch Relay, which will be coming through Bedfordshire in July.
The force has been using BMW R1200RT motorcycles since September 2008.
To work on RPU, an officer must have completed his probation period (normally two years). There is then a selection process and an interview board. The officer must then pass an internal advanced driving course and traffic law course. If deployed into one of the more specialist roles then further training will need to be undertaken.
At Bedfordshire Police our aim is "fighting crime, protecting the public."
We cover 477 square miles, serve a population of around 550,000 and employ in the region of 1,260 Police Officers, 950 police staff and 120 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).
For more information about road safety and other traffic related issues, visit our website, www.bedfordshire.police.uk/advice_centre/road_incidents.aspx
Officers and staff of Greater Manchester Police marched in the Manchester Pride Parade on Saturday, 29 August, 2015. They were joined by colleagues from across the country, all marching under the Police with Pride banner.
This is the 14th year running that the Force has taken part in the event.
The Police with Pride parade contingent was lead by the Force’s rainbow police car. The GMP band entertained the crowd and a float decorated with hate crime banners also took part.
Those marching handed out flags and lip balms bearing the message ‘No Pride in Domestic Violence’ which featured the key messages about reporting domestic abuse.
Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd and his deputy Jim Battle also joined the police contingent.
The Force’s Rainbow Cub, Pippa the Panda and PCSO Steve mascots were on hand to greet the crowds.
This year’s theme was all about devotion and in celebration there a series of events hosted by GMP took place throughout the weekend. They included a national conference on Friday, which was about policing as a member of the Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community and being a part of the wider LGBT community.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
A prisoner is lead away.
Greater Manchester Police Stretford Neighbourhood Policing Team has today (2/8/11) carried out a high profile operation in the local area.
Cannabis with an estimated street value of £12,730, a potentially dangerous dog and a car were seized as police raided six addresses in Stretford.
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of drug related offences.
The dog, a Pit Bull Terrier, was seized under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991 due to it being an illegal breed. Specialist dog handlers will now assess it. The vehicle was seized under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) legislation, which allows officers to seize cash or assets that they believe has been made from or will be used to fund criminal activity.
Working with Adactus Housing, Contour Homes and Trafford Housing Trust, officers also delivered warning letters to homes with problematic tenants. The letters warned that further complaints of antisocial behaviour could lead to prosecution or eviction.
Working with Marston’s Bailiffs, officers visited several addresses to collect outstanding fines. They also worked with Trafford Council’s Benefit Fraud Team to target those making fraudulent claims.
Moreover, a community clean up of the area was organised in conjunction with the Lostock Community Action Group.
Trading Standards conducted test-purchasing operations in the area to ensure that alcohol was not being sold to underage customers while Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service also carried out home visits in the area.
Inspector Andy Sutcliffe of the Stretford NPT said: “Residents have made it really clear to us that they are concerned about drug dealing and drug related activity and this is exactly the sort of tactic that we will use to address these concerns.
“Banned breeds of dog can be extremely volatile and unpredictable and it is essential that they are assessed to ensure they do not pose a serious danger to the public.
“I am hopeful that police work such as this will send out a strong message to criminals in the area that there is nowhere to hide and, if you choose to deal drugs or break the law, you will be caught.
“It is essential that communities tell us about what is going on in their area so we can tackle the issues that are most important to them. This can be done by contacting the NPT, attending neighbourhood forum meetings or just stopping to chat with your local officer or PCSO.”
For information more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
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Today, Friday 26 January 2018, saw Greater Manchester Police's latest police community support officers (PCSOs) complete their training in preparation for beginning duty on the streets of Greater Manchester.
The occasion was marked by a passing-out parade at the Force’s Sedgley Park Centre.
The event was attended by the Force's Chief Constable Ian Hopkins.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
The Chief Constable’s Annual Awards celebrate service and achievement by Greater Manchester Police officers and staff.
This year’s PCSO of the Year is Andy Bigland.
Andy is an extremely hard-working PCSO. He is driven and determined and works hard to address the issues his communities in Oldham face.
He has been recognised for his personal crusade to deliver school inputs around the consequences of violence and carrying weapons.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
37518 moves the stock of WCR s Salopian Express out of Shrewsbury.
The area to the right has long been used by enthusiasts/ photographers to witness such workings. However later in the day a youthful BT PCSO turned up to tell a group that they were not allowed to be there! In an age when folks are being stabbed and pensioners mugged,it is shameful that a peaceful group be admonished in such a way!
Gillies Coaches of Aylesham, Kent HIG2454 and LAZ6576.
These vehicles are a Van Hool Volvo B10M-60 aquired in 2009 from Travelmasters Bus and Coach Travel of Sheerness, Kent, that was new to Smith Shearings Coachways of Wigan, Greater Manchester as E632UNE: www.flickr.com/photos/77674002@N03/8192176379, (Thanks to Brian E., Zippy's Revenge and Mdoggett77 for that) and a VanHool DAF aquired in 2008 from P.W. Jones Coach Touring of Burley Gates, Herefordshire that was new to Hallmark Coachlines of Luton, Bedfordshire as L527EHD: www.flickr.com/photos/77674002@N03/8192397905, (Thanks to Mdoggett77, Wigan Airways, Google_Wayne and Terry B. for that). They are regular on Gillies's school routes and serves many Dover area schools.
If anyone is interested here is the previous Gillies Coaches LAZ6576: www.flickr.com/photos/41244661@N02/8540344904/.
If anyone knows anymore about these vehicles do tell us!
As some of you may know I have recently uploaded several pics of some of our local operators here in East Kent as we feel that they are slightly under represented here on Flickr (and you are welcome to disagree with me on this, but you might want to have some pics to back up your disagreement!).
However we have so far failed in our efforts to encourage others (You know who you are!) to try have a go themselves and so we hope that by uploading this shot and maybe a few more like it soon, we will be able to help others who wish to give it a try and give a taster of what Dover has to offer.
There are several places to see schools vehicles if you want to watch the action but they do not come through Dover bus station.
To start with, I would recomend that you visit Tower Hamlets Northbourne Avenue (the Location of this shot) as most of the Dover area school services can be found there and you can see the buses and coaches Before the kids get on.
You can get there on the Stagecoach number 63 "Heart" Bus, but to my knowledge no other Service bus routes run up there in the afternoons.
I would NOT recomend being up there with a camera when kids are around as I'm told by someone at work, that Tower Hamlets Northbourne Avenue is now patrolled by a Kent Police PCSO at school out times as there are schools and playgrounds nearby. While you really DO NOT want to be up there with a camera when the kids come out (I would recomend leaving by about 15:10PM at the latest), it is ok to be up there and shoot the buses and coaches Before the kids come out.
However if you do get in trouble, I will NOT be coming to visit you in prison!!
I would then recomend moving to the Priory Street/York Street roundabout: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7896197948, which I think is the best public place to see the action, as you will see most of the buses and coaches as they come down off Folkestone Road although some go down Astor Avenue and Tower Hamlets Road (the road going to my right in this shot).
The various local operators provide a lot of varity with Eastonways Buses of Thanet (1 bus) and Thomsetts Coaches of Deal (2 coaches) in adition to Gillies Coaches of Aylesham (3/4 coaches), Roberts Coaches of Adisham (3 coaches) and whatever Stagecoach has to offer.
You can also find where the vehicles park up between runs but it varies.
Thomsetts go back to their base in Deal for the day: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6926598197, which is on Golf Road next to the big gas cylinders, which is one of Deal's local landmarks... or eysores depending on which of my friends you speak to!
Gilies and Roberts do go back to their depots: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6648985155 and: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6893051013, but they do also sometimes park up in Dover as some of my uploads show.
Gilies can park up just about anywhere including the Riverside Coach Park and the location of some of the scenic shots I have recently uploaded: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7000960581 and: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6836779834.
Roberts often park a coach in Nursery Lane, Whitfield: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/6795848540, which is also near Menzies Road home of the Stagecoach bus depot: www.flickr.com/photos/beerdave1745/5649593815/, the Dover Transport Museum: www.flickr.com/photos/69558134@N05/7166522184, and the yard of DHR Racing. Until very recently (2011) their yard was home to a white Duple 320 coach, devoid of seating, that i'm sure was the very unusual Duple 320 rebodied Ford R1115 that originally had a Duple Dominant E body (or so I was told), that had been owned by Star Coaches of Deal, Kent who ceased trading in 2005.
Well I hope all this Helps, but do let me know if you want anymore info and i'll see if I can think of any.
I took this while out for a walk.
We will ENGAGE with communities through high profile events to increase confidence and reduce the fear of crime.
We will PROTECT vulnerable people, victims and communities from the impact of seasonal trends in crime and disorder.
And we will TARGET those responsible for crime and disorder in YOUR neighbourhood through robust policing and partnership work.
Last Friday, 6 March 2015, saw the latest police community support officers (PCSOs) complete their training in preparation for beginning duty on the streets of Greater Manchester.
The occasion was marked by a passing-out parade at the Force’s Sedgley Park Centre.
The work of PCSOs complements and supports their regular police officer colleagues. They provide a highly visible and accessible uniformed presence in the heart of local communities, which is intended to improve the quality of life and offer reassurance to the general public.
Find your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Neighbourhood Policing is at the heart of Greater Manchester Police. We want Greater Manchester to be a better place to live, work and play.
It is about putting people at the heart of what we do, really caring and having a strong working relationship with our communities. It is about having the right people in the right place at the right time tackling everything from anti-social behaviour and burglary to terrorism and organised crime.
Greater Manchester Police is divided into geographical areas known as Divisions. Each of these divisions has a number of Neighbourhood Policing Units, each of which is managed by a Neighbourhood Inspector. These units have specific areas of responsibility and consist of smaller, localised, Neighbourhood Policing Teams which include your local police officers and Police Community Support Officers.
These Neighbourhood Policing Teams are focused on your needs. They have regular meetings where you can help set the priorities for your community. You can also find out who your local officers are and read about policing news from your area.
For information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
Friday 3 August, saw the latest police community support officers (PCSOs) complete their training in preparation for beginning duty on the streets of Greater Manchester.
The occasion was marked by a passing-out parade at the Force’s Sedgley Park Centre.
The work of PCSOs complements and supports their regular police officer colleagues. They provide a highly visible and accessible uniformed presence in the heart of local communities, which is intended to improve the quality of life and offer reassurance to the general public.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit. www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
Cadets practice drill at HQ.
The “cadet year” runs parallel to the school year, and as September approaches it is time to say farewell to the senior cadets. Some cadets are already working full time and undertake their cadet training during their spare hours, whilst others will move onto university. But over the past two years, all departing cadets would have developed a number of skills that will stand them in good stead and possibly lead to a career within the police at a later date.
Their final act as Bedfordshire Police cadets will be the passing out ceremony at Headquarters, when they will parade then receive their NVQ Public Services certificates.
The cadets scheme has grown from strength to strength over the last year and there are more than 120 cadets in Force who are based in Bedford and Luton.
At Bedfordshire Police our aim is "fighting crime, protecting the public."
We cover 477 square miles, serve a population of around 550,000 and employ in the region of 1,260 Police Officers, 950 police staff and 120 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs).
For more information about Bedfordshire Police Cadets scheme, visit our website by clicking here
With Pope Benedict XVI retiring today, we thought we'd show a few images from his visit to Birmingham in September 2010.
The Office of High Sheriff is at least 1,000 years old having its roots in Saxon times before the Norman Conquest. Originally the office held many of the powers now vested in Lords-Lieutenant, High Court Judges, Magistrates, Local Authorities, Coroners and even the Inland Revenue.
Historically, the role has close links with the judicial system and civic authorities, and each September to mark the beginning of the new legal year; the High Sheriff of Bedfordshire holds a church service. Invited guests include district judges, circuit judges, church leaders, senior council officials and Chief Constable, Alf Hitchcock.
Bedfordshire police cadets were present at this years’ service to assist with parking, welcome guests and offer support to the organisers.
To find out more about the role of High Sheriff of Bedfordshire, click here
At Bedfordshire Police our aim is "fighting crime, protecting the public."
We cover 477 square miles, serve a population of around 550,000 and employ in the region of 1,260 Police Officers, 950 police staff and 120 Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs). For more details about the force, visit our website www.bedfordshire.police.uk
Last Friday, 6 March 2015, saw the latest police community support officers (PCSOs) complete their training in preparation for beginning duty on the streets of Greater Manchester.
The occasion was marked by a passing-out parade at the Force’s Sedgley Park Centre.
The work of PCSOs complements and supports their regular police officer colleagues. They provide a highly visible and accessible uniformed presence in the heart of local communities, which is intended to improve the quality of life and offer reassurance to the general public.
Find your local Neighbourhood Policing Team.
Neighbourhood Policing is at the heart of Greater Manchester Police. We want Greater Manchester to be a better place to live, work and play.
It is about putting people at the heart of what we do, really caring and having a strong working relationship with our communities. It is about having the right people in the right place at the right time tackling everything from anti-social behaviour and burglary to terrorism and organised crime.
Greater Manchester Police is divided into geographical areas known as Divisions. Each of these divisions has a number of Neighbourhood Policing Units, each of which is managed by a Neighbourhood Inspector. These units have specific areas of responsibility and consist of smaller, localised, Neighbourhood Policing Teams which include your local police officers and Police Community Support Officers.
These Neighbourhood Policing Teams are focused on your needs. They have regular meetings where you can help set the priorities for your community. You can also find out who your local officers are and read about policing news from your area.
For information about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
Pierce County Sheriff, Washington. Parkland, Washington. Check out the homepage for the AJM STUDIOS Northwest Police Department! Visit the Northwest Law Enforcement Association. Visit the Northwest Law Enforcement Association Homepage. 2012.
Last Thursday, November 12 2015, saw the passing out parade of Stockport’s volunteer police cadet unit.
The ceremony took place at the Stockport Academy, guests including Chief Constable Ian Hopkins and Superintendent Jo Rogerson of the Stockport Division.
In 2012, Greater Manchester Police created a new Volunteer Police Cadet Scheme for young people in the region.
The scheme is aimed at 13- 17 year-olds and provides a programme of weekly Cadet nights filled with activity, information and – hopefully – some fun.
The aims of the scheme include:
•Promoting and encouraging a practical interest in policing among young people,
•Providing training which will encourage positive leadership within communities which will include volunteering opportunities,
•Encouraging a spirit of adventure and developing qualities of leadership and good citizenship. Cadets will be given the opportunity to obtain a Duke of Edinburgh Award, First Aid qualification etc.
Cadets units will be based in areas where there is currently little to occupy local youngsters.
Volunteers will have to apply, stating their reasons for wanting to be part of the scheme and will be encouraged to remain with the scheme for as long as they can. On reaching the end of their time as a cadet, they will be given with advice on careers and business, help with CVs and information about any opportunities to remain with the Force.
The first cadet scheme has been developed with the support of the Co-op Academy, Blackley.
Cadets are currently completing a "probationary" period and have so far experienced drill, physical exercise classes and advice on subjects such as the effective and safe use of social media.
Further items on the curriculum are lessons on the law, public order awareness, phonetics and radio use, problem solving … and more drill!
A uniform will be worn but only issued on completion of a successful probationary period.
The scheme's team leaders are also volunteers and include schools based officers, PCSO's, special constables and university students, all contributing their own time to run each cadet night.
To build number of successful schemes across the region we are looking for help. Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer team leader and can demonstrate a commitment and desire to "change hearts and minds" can contact Sergeant Jane Butler at volunteerpolicecadets@gmp.police.uk.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police please visit our website.
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to cour
Bedfordshire Police are currently recruiting Police Community Support Officers to join our Force to assist in ‘Fighting Crime and Protecting the Public’.
Starting salaries for our PCSO’s are: £18,721 + 12% shift allowances and weekend allowances, with vacancies likely in Bedford & Luton. PCSO’s are a vital resource in engaging with our communities and their duties include; high visibility foot patrols, intelligence gathering, partnership working, developing and maintaining links with communities, school liaison, assisting Police Officers with Operations and many more.
Please note: In order to apply for the PCSO vacancy, you must hold a full clean UK driving licence.
For an information pack containing more information about this exciting role which includes an application form please contact the Recruitment Team by emailing recruitment@bedfordshire.pnn.police.uk or call on 01234 842025.
Photographer: Danny Bavaro, PCSO PIO
Date Taken: May 2019
Brief Description: PCSO Law Enforcement Memorial Ceremony Motors
Name of Individuals in the Image: Left to Right with the PCSO patches showing, Deputy Chris Cetta, Deputy Dalton Gay, Deputy Chuck Schmidlin
Sheriff's Office: Pinal County Sheriff's Office
County and State: Pinal County, Arizona
PCSO Carrie Fitzpatrick of Greater Manchester Police’s Pemberton Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) on patrol.
Carrie was recently nominated in the Chief Constable's Excellence Awards 2011 in the Police Staff Employee of the Year category. She received a 'Highly Commended' placing.
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The long-awaited return of the Chief Constable’s Cup final had to be decided by a penalty shootout following a thrilling encounter between Salford and Bury.
Salford Sergeant Josh Elford scored the winning penalty at the second attempt in the big match at Avro FC’s Vestacare Stadium in Oldham, which lived up to all expectations.
The game finished 3-3 thanks to six high quality goals, and the standard of the penalties in the shootout was first class.
Salford’s goalkeeper, PC Kieran Doyle, saved PC Dan Shaw’s spot kick, and Sgt Elford’s original penalty was parried away by Bury’s keeper, PC Tom Rain.
But PC Rain was adjudged to have moved off his line before the kick was taken, and the Salford Sergeant made no mistake with his second chance to secure a 5-3 shootout success and win the cup for his district.
Chief Superintendent for Bury Chris Hill presented the newly acquired Chief Constable’s Cup trophy to celebrating Salford at the final whistle.
He said: “The final was a fitting climax to the first Chief Constable’s Cup competition in almost a decade.
“It was a highly entertaining game with both sides playing some great football and scoring some top quality goals.
“As the Chief Superintendent for Bury, I am obviously disappointed with the result, but the game and the competition itself were the real winners.”
Following a cagey start from both sides, the game sparked into life with Salford's PC Ryan Smith heading the ball off his own goal line moments after teammate PC Alex Ashby had struck Bury’s post with a curling effort using the outside of his foot.
PC Ashby, who was the man of the match, had better luck after latching onto a piercing pass through the heart of Bury’s defence midway through the first half, calmly clipping the ball past onrushing keeper PC Rain into the corner of the net to put Salford 1-0 up.
Bury responded almost immediately, with their skipper, PCSO Dave Johnson, volleying a pinpoint cross hard and low into Salford’s goal.
Salford regained the lead on the half-hour mark, with left winger PC Ashby again heavily involved. He found PC Smith in space following good work out wide, and Salford’s number eight then sold two Bury blockers a clever dummy before wrong-footing the keeper with a clever finish low into the bottom corner.
Parity was restored at the start of the second half when Bury centre back PC Dan Shaw curled a classy free kick over the wall and into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
Salford came close to taking the lead again soon after, with skipper PC Theo Jerrald planting a header against Bury’s post before some heroic defencing in a goalmouth scramble.
Bury then had a goal disallowed for offside before Salford had a decent penalty shout turned down by the referee, Inspector Andy Worthington.
PC Mike Briers gave Bury the lead for the first time soon afterwards, slotting a low cross into the far corner as Salford’s keeper PC Doyle scrambled across his goal.
It was level pegging again on the 80th minute mark, with Salford PC Dan Clayton running in on goal from out wide and curling a delightful finish past keeper PC Rain and into the roof of the net.
Both sides then pushed for a winner, but the game ultimately came down to the lottery of a shootout.
Salford’s team leaders – captain PC Jerrald, player-manager Pat Furey and joint manager Chris Wood – said: “It is an honour to be the winners of the Chief Constable’s Cup after a near 10-year hiatus, and we’ll try our very best to retain the title next year.
“Thanks to all those who organised the competition for all the time and effort they have put in, and to Avro FC for agreeing to host the final.”
Medals were presented to the players from both sides at the end of the game.
PC Ashby received a trophy for being selected as the man of the match.
Bolton PC Joe Dickinson, Trafford PC Callum Collins and Trafford PCSO Daniel Kitchen will also receive a trophy for being the competition’s joint top goalscorers. They all netted five times.
Chief Constable Stephen Watson, who was unable to attend the final, relaunched the legendary GMP competition when he held the draw for the group stage last August.
All of our districts took part in the competition, apart from Special Ops.
The three group winners were Tameside, Trafford and City of Manchester South.
Bury subsequently defeated CoM South at the quarter-finals stage and Bolton in the semis.
Salford’s opponents in the quarter and semi-finals were Trafford and CoM North respectively.
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Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
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Meet two of Bury’s newest recruits. Michael Mason and Sofia Khatoon who will become PCs next month. They are joined beneath the town's statue of Sir Robert Peel by Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling.
The first recruits to join GMP in five years are finishing their training by visiting their new patches.
In a few weeks’ time 100 new officers will be attested at a ceremony in Salford before becoming fully operational officers within neighbourhood policing teams across Greater Manchester.
The new recruits are being officially introduced to the areas that they will be policing, getting to know the local area, meeting community groups and attending briefings to learn from officers who already work there.
The 100 are all former GMP employees having previously been either Police Community Support Officers (PCSO), Special Constables, apprentices or police staff.
Deputy Chief Constable Ian Pilling, said: “The introduction of these 100 new officers is part of our commitment to neighbourhood policing across Greater Manchester.
“Many of these recruits will be building upon their experience as former PCSOs or Special Constables and will therefore already have established the skills necessary to succeed in neighbourhood policing.
“The recruits join GMP as we make full use of the latest technology, including smartphones and tablets, which will allow frontline officers to spend more time out policing in the community.
“Through the ongoing recruitment we continue with our commitment to make sure that Greater Manchester Police is representative of the people and communities in which we serve.”
Greater Manchester Mayor and Police and Crime Commissioner Tony Lloyd said: “For the first time in five years we will see a significant number of new police officers patrolling our streets, which is good news for the communities of Greater Manchester.
“Local people have told me that they want a strong and sustainable police service keeping them and their homes safe. Despite ongoing government cuts to policing, I am determined to deliver that, working with the Chief Constable to drive forward new recruitment to bolster local policing.“
500 new officers will join the Force this year but the total number of overall officers will be maintained at current levels.
To find out more about Greater Manchester Police www.gmp.police.uk
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.